National Security

Senate Armed Services Committee Rallies Behind Intelligence Community

8:40am January 06, 2017

David Greene talks to Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill, a member of the panel, about what intelligence officials had to say about findings that Russia meddled in the U.S. presidential election.

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Trump To Get Russian Cyber Briefing; May Announce Intelligence Chief

8:40am January 06, 2017

by Mary Louise Kelly

A day after the Senate held a public hearing on Russia's cyber activities, Donald Trump gets his briefing. And, Trump's reported to have picked ex-Sen. Dan Coats to head National Intelligence.

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Osama Bin Laden's Son Hamza Added To U.S. Terror Blacklist

12:47am January 06, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

The State Department on Thursday announced that Hamza bin Laden has been added to its Specially Designated Global Terrorist list. The action also imposes sanctions on the son of Osama bin Laden.

Sen. Jack Reed Outlines First Senate Hearing On Alleged Russian Hacking

7:50pm January 05, 2017

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Democratic Sen. Jack Reed, the ranking member on the Senate Armed Services Committee, about Thursday's hearing on Russia's alleged role in election year hacking.

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U.S. Intelligence Findings On Russian Cyber Hacks Expose Political Rifts

6:27pm January 05, 2017

by Mara Liasson

The intelligence community's finding that Russia was behind cyber hacks affecting the U.S. election has exposed rifts between Republican lawmakers, intelligence officials and President-elect Trump.

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Former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats is reportedly President-elect Donald Trump's choice as Director of National Intelligence.

Trump Reportedly Picks Ex-Senator, Banned From Russia, As His Intelligence Chief

6:16pm January 05, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Reports indicate that Dan Coats, a former Indiana senator, will be selected to be director of national intelligence. But Coats and the president-elect appear to have very different views of Russia.

Senate Armed Services Committee Holds First Hearing On Alleged Russian Hacking

5:25pm January 05, 2017

by Mary Louise Kelly

Russia's alleged election-year hacking takes center stage when leaders of the intelligence community testify before Congress. Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain has called the first of several expected hearings on the issue. This comes the day before President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to receive an intelligence briefing on Russian hacking.

Trump Praises WikiLeaks Founder In Debate Over Russian Hacking

5:25pm January 05, 2017

by David Welna

In the debate over Russian hacking, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been praised by President-elect Donald Trump despite his controversial past.

President-elect Donald Trump has been dismissive of the intelligence community for sounding the alarm on Russia's interference in November's election.

Are Trump And U.S. Intelligence Community Headed For A Showdown?

2:35pm January 05, 2017

by Aki Peritz

There's a growing sense that Donald Trump and his inner circle may regularly ignore or undermine the intelligence community. Here's how intelligence professionals might respond.

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper (center) talks with National Security Agency and Cyber Command chief Adm. Michael Rogers prior to testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Intelligence Chiefs 'Stand More Resolutely' Behind Finding Of Russia Election Hacking

2:15pm January 05, 2017

by Brian Naylor

A Senate hearing on the cybersecurity threat comes as intelligence agencies prepare to issue their report on Russia's involvement in the fall presidential campaign.